Sous Chef

Carnarvon Arms; Newbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular hospitality venue in Newbury is seeking a Sous Chef to lead a dedicated team and deliver exceptional food. The ideal candidate will have a passion for quality, experience in a leadership role, and creativity in menu design. Join a welcoming environment that values teamwork and excellent service. Apply now to become part of our growing reputation for fantastic food.

Benefits

Access to Chef development programme

Free meals

20% discount in pubs and hotels

Company pension scheme

28 days holiday

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef or Senior CDP required.
• Ability to manage kitchen staff and all aspects of health and safety.
• Creativity in menu design and special dishes.

Responsibilities

• Champion excellent service through quality food.
• Lead and develop a kitchen team.
• Manage kitchen staff rota and training.
• Work alongside Head Chef to design new dishes.
• Drive sales and growth through team engagement.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Leadership

Passion for quality food

Planning and organisational skills

Job description

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About us:

The Carnarvon Arms is a popular destination for visitors and locals alike. Situated near Highclere Castle, we have a growing reputation for fantastic food and excellent service. We have a great community feel and we are looking for people who live and breathe hospitality to be part of that.

What we offer our Sous Chefs:

• Access to our Sous Chef - Head Chef development Programme: the majority of our head chefs are internal appointments
• Access to our Apprenticeship Scheme - Gain a nationally recognised qualification
• Access to regular culinary masterclasses and training days to boost your skills
• Free meals
• 20% discount in all Young’s pubs and hotels
• Share save Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• 28 Days Holiday per year

What we look for in a Sous Chef:

We are looking for an existing Sous Chef or Senior CDP looking for their next step, who considers themselves as a natural leader with a passion and flare for producing quality fresh food in an environment that makes people feel welcome.

Responsibilities:

• Have experience championing excellent service through quality food
• Demonstrate a passion for leading and developing a team
• Be an active hands-on Chef with excellent communication skills
• Be responsible and able to manage the kitchen staff rota, training and all health and safety effectively at all times
• Working alongside your Head Chef, you will be able to demonstrate your creativity and ability by helping to design and deliver new dishes for our menus and daily specials
• Demonstrate great planning and organisational skills, necessary to maintain effective controls with regard to both GP and labour
• Have a pro-active approach to driving sales and delivering growth, through engagement with both kitchen and front of house teams

Thanks for your interest in working with Young's. If you would like to be part of our team, apply now!